The difference between Obscure and Unknown
When used as adjectives, obscure means dark, faint or indistinct, whereas unknown means not known.
Obscure is also verb with the meaning: to render obscure.
Unknown is also noun with the meaning: a variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
check bellow for the other definitions of Obscure and Unknown
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Obscure as an adjective:
Dark, faint or indistinct.
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Obscure as an adjective:
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
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Obscure as an adjective:
difficult to understand.
Examples:
"an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
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Obscure as an adjective:
not well-known.
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Obscure as a verb (transitive):
To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
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Obscure as a verb (transitive):
To hide, put out of sight etc.
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Obscure as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To conceal oneself; to hide.
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Unknown as an adjective (sometimes, _, postpositive):
Not known; unidentified; not well known.
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Unknown as a noun (algebra):
A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
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Unknown as a noun:
Any thing, place, or situation about which nothing is known; an unknown fact or piece of information.
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Unknown as a noun:
A person of no identity; a nonentity
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
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- unknown vs unnamed
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- unknown vs unrevealed
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- famous vs unknown
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